Warehouse Technician

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the Site Supervisor and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team of over 1,500 on- and off-site expert personnel – and our customers – to perform customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Shift: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: San Diego, CA

Pay: $22/hr. - $23/hr.

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness programs

• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Company paid holidays, Choice holidays etc.

• Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount

• Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insurance

• Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem on gifts and products

What we’re looking for 

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of material handling/shipping/receiving experience is required   

• Must possess a valid driver’s license

• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Solid communication & problem-solving capabilities

• Detail-oriented & superb attention to detail

• Excellent Customer Service Skills; display a professional can-do attitude

• Perform duties with the highest regard for safety and quality

• Ability to understand and follow site protocols, policies, and procedures

• Must be flexible, self-starter, forward-thinking, motivated, and can act independently

• Must be able to lift 50lbs

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office with proficiency in Word and Excel

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

How you will thrive and create an impact 

Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support. In this role you will:

• Warehouse Operations: Perform routine warehouse tasks at the customer site with minimal to moderate supervision, including loading and unloading trucks, receiving and processing incoming packages, and preparing items for shipment.

• Shipping and Delivery: Handle the shipping of materials and products, ensuring that all items are correctly packed, labeled, and documented. Make deliveries to client sites 2-3 times a day, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries. (Must possess a valid driver’s license)

• Data Documentation: Accurately document all completed tasks and activities, maintaining up-to-date records of inventory, shipments, and deliveries. Use scanners and computers to track packages, update inventory records, and process orders as necessary.

• Collaboration:Work effectively and cooperatively with team members, vendors, carriers, and clients to ensure smooth operations and timely completion of tasks. Foster positive working relationships with all stakeholders.

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrate a high level of self-motivation, attention to detail, and organizational skills to ensure accuracy in all aspects of warehouse operations, from inventory management to shipping and receiving.

• Time Management: Utilize proven time management skills to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently, ensuring deadlines are met and operations run smoothly throughout the day.

• Administrative Support: Perform administrative and general office duties as needed, including data entry, filing, and other tasks that support the efficient running of warehouse operations.

• Self-Orientation: Be proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining a strong focus on quality and efficiency in all tasks.

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